PPT: Sample Code to Reset the Builds on a Slide

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Sample Visual Basic Procedure

Sub ResetSlide()
   With SlideShowWindows(1).View

      'The With Statement allows the use of slide
      'properties without using variables. GotoSlide
      'runs any animations that are set to run
      'automatically on slide entry.
      .GotoSlide .CurrentShowPosition, msoTrue
   End With
End Sub
				

NOTE: To effectively use this code, assign the macro to an action button. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Click the object you want to use as an action button.
2. On the Slide Show menu, click Action Settings.
3. In the Action Settings dialog box, click the Mouse Click or Mouse Over tab.
   
   Mouse Click and Mouse Over are events that the action button may respond to.
4. Click to select Run Macro.
5. In the list of macros, click the ResetSlide macro.
6. Click OK.